As part of efforts aimed at cushioning the harsh effect of subsidy removal, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved a sum of N15,000 wage award per worker in the state.
The governor also approved a sum of N10,000 for each pensioner in the state in the same regard.
The approval was conveyed in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building, Olugbenga Fadele.
Fadele disclosed that the wage award would run for six months, beginning in December.
A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday stated that the gesture was in a continuation of Adeleke’s commitment to workers’ welfare and a fulfilment of his pledge of a gradual rollout of palliative measures to cushion the effect of subsidy removal.
The statement further read in parts, “Sequel to the negotiation meetings and interactions with the labour movement in Osun State, including the representatives of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has approved the monthly payment of N15,000 to each active worker and N10,000 to each pensioner in Osun state as palliatives to assuage the pains being experienced as a result of removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“The payment, as approved, is to commence from the month of December 2023 for a period of six months,” the circular reads in part.
The governor appreciated the understanding of Osun state workers and pensioners for their show of understanding regarding the efforts of the state government to improve tremendously on their welfare.
“It is expected that this gesture of government will spur workers in the state to be more diligent and committed to their duties,” it added.
Source: The Punch
